Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hump
noun/verb
/hʌmp/
Definition
A rounded protuberance on a surface, often referring to a raised area on the back of an animal or a hill.
Examples
- The camel had a large hump on its back.
- He had to hump the heavy backpack up the hill.
- The road had a small hump that made the car bounce.
Meaning
To bend or arch, typically referring to a part of the body or a physical surface.
Synonyms
- Protuberance
- Knob
- Hill
- Load
- Heave
